A man has died after his van smashed into a wall in an early morning crash near Caerphilly. The incident happened in the village of Maesycwmmer at around 1.15am on Saturday morning.
Police were called and the road - Vale View - was shut for several hours as paramedics from the Welsh Ambulance Service were also in attendance. The 31-year-old driver of the van was taken to hospital in Cardiff, but later died as a result of his injuries. You can get the latest WalesOnline newsletters e-mailed to you directly for free by signing up here.
Gwent Police has confirmed that his name was Aled Angel and he was 31 years old. His next of kin are now receiving specialist support. Officers are appealing for any witnesses who might have seen the fatal collision to contact them.
